3 months ago
Below is an opinion column by Sid Salter:
Columnist Sid Salter says in both eras, Mississippi benefited from a senator who understood defense not just as policy, but as economic reality.
Mississippi has enjoyed an outsized role in national defense for most of the modern era. From World War II airfields to Cold War shipyards to today’s cyber, space, and naval missions, the Magnolia State has long punched above its weight in the Pentagon’s ledger.
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3 months ago
“People think they have to go far to experience something new, but Mississippi has incredible stories to share, too.”
Jane Halbert Jones once invited three strangers to join her at a packed Parisian café, guided by an instinct she learned in Mississippi, where hospitality isn’t simply performative. It’s personal.
“I’m constantly showing our Mississippi hospitality,” says Jones.
By Richelle Putnam - Magnolia Tribune on
3 months ago
“People think they have to go far to experience something new, but Mississippi has incredible stories to share, too.”
Jane Halbert Jones once invited three strangers to join her at a packed Parisian café, guided by an instinct she learned in Mississippi, where hospitality isn’t simply performative. It’s personal.
“I’m constantly showing our Mississippi hospitality,” says Jones.
By Richelle Putnam - Magnolia Tribune on
3 months ago
Below is an opinion column by Russ Latino:
Americans have become a nation of perpetual whiners that imagine themselves as cosmic victims, despite being alive in the softest, most opulent time in human history. We should knock that crap off. Happy New Year.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
3 months ago
Below is an opinion column by Russ Latino:
Americans have become a nation of perpetual whiners that imagine themselves as cosmic victims, despite being alive in the softest, most opulent time in human history. We should knock that crap off. Happy New Year.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
3 months ago
Nancy Carpenter poses for a portrait during the Our American Story event at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. The national tour, organized by America250, aims to collect stories from people across the country as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
For the next year, Mississippi will take part in America250, a variety of projects, initiatives and programming aimed at unifying Americans while venerating the country’s history, culture and ideas in celebration of the country’s upcoming 250th birthday.
Nancy Carpenter, America250 Mississippi’s development director, said that these celebrations are open to every American, regardless of their background or beliefs.
By Simeon Gates - Mississippi Today on
3 months ago
Nancy Carpenter poses for a portrait during the Our American Story event at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. The national tour, organized by America250, aims to collect stories from people across the country as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
For the next year, Mississippi will take part in America250, a variety of projects, initiatives and programming aimed at unifying Americans while venerating the country’s history, culture and ideas in celebration of the country’s upcoming 250th birthday.
Nancy Carpenter, America250 Mississippi’s development director, said that these celebrations are open to every American, regardless of their background or beliefs.
By Simeon Gates - Mississippi Today on
3 months ago
When the Mississippi Legislature reconvenes in the Capitol’s marbled halls in January, one voice will scarcely be heard: constituents’.
Citizens and advocates are occasionally invited by lawmakers to speak at the Capitol. But unlike some other statehouses in the U.S., there are no formal opportunities for constituents in Mississippi to provide public comment or testimony in committee hearings, remotely or in writing.
By Gwen Dilworth - Mississippi Today on
3 months ago
When the Mississippi Legislature reconvenes in the Capitol’s marbled halls in January, one voice will scarcely be heard: constituents’.
Citizens and advocates are occasionally invited by lawmakers to speak at the Capitol. But unlike some other statehouses in the U.S., there are no formal opportunities for constituents in Mississippi to provide public comment or testimony in committee hearings, remotely or in writing.
By Gwen Dilworth - Mississippi Today on
3 months ago
Eating healthy requires an intentional effort, and without much effort, it’s easy to find resources and initiatives around the state to help consumers make informed choices about their food and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
By Susan Marquez - Magnolia Tribune on
3 months ago
Eating healthy requires an intentional effort, and without much effort, it’s easy to find resources and initiatives around the state to help consumers make informed choices about their food and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
By Susan Marquez - Magnolia Tribune on
3 months ago
Members of the House Select Committee on Voting Rights listen as Samantha Buckley, director of policy for the Secure Democracy Foundation, presents during the committee’s first meeting at the Mississippi Capitol in Jackson, Miss., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. The committee will consider restoring voting rights for people with felony convictions, reinstating the ballot initiative and no excuse early voting ahead of the next legislative session. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
For the fifth straight year, lawmakers will debate restoring Mississippi’s ballot initiative when they convene at the Capitol in January.
House Constitution Chairman Price Wallace, a Republican from Mendenhall, and Senate Elections Chairman Jeremy England, a Republican from Vancleave, told Mississippi Today that they will likely file bills to give Mississippians a way to circumvent the Legislature and place issues on a statewide ballot.
By Taylor Vance - Mississippi Today on
3 months ago
Members of the House Select Committee on Voting Rights listen as Samantha Buckley, director of policy for the Secure Democracy Foundation, presents during the committee’s first meeting at the Mississippi Capitol in Jackson, Miss., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. The committee will consider restoring voting rights for people with felony convictions, reinstating the ballot initiative and no excuse early voting ahead of the next legislative session. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
For the fifth straight year, lawmakers will debate restoring Mississippi’s ballot initiative when they convene at the Capitol in January.
House Constitution Chairman Price Wallace, a Republican from Mendenhall, and Senate Elections Chairman Jeremy England, a Republican from Vancleave, told Mississippi Today that they will likely file bills to give Mississippians a way to circumvent the Legislature and place issues on a statewide ballot.
By Taylor Vance - Mississippi Today on
3 months ago
If 76-year-old Archie Manning was listed on the College Football Playoffs injury report for the Sugar Bowl it would say: Ole Miss quarterback Manning (lower back) extremely doubtful.
“My back has just been giving me fits lately. I can hardly get around,” Manning said Tuesday from the St. Charles Avenue condo where he and wife Olivia live. “I could get on the elevator to a suite in the Superdome. It’s just getting to the elevator that’s the problem. But I’ll be watching. You better believe I’ll be watching.”
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today on
3 months ago
When Charlie Worsham steps onto the “Mississippi: Where Creativity Blooms” float in the 137th Rose Parade on New Year’s Day, the Grenada native won’t just be singing a song — he’ll be carrying his home state with him down Colorado Boulevard.
By Adam Prestridge on
3 months ago
When Charlie Worsham steps onto the “Mississippi: Where Creativity Blooms” float in the 137th Rose Parade on New Year’s Day, the Grenada native won’t just be singing a song — he’ll be carrying his home state with him down Colorado Boulevard.
By Adam Prestridge on
3 months ago
When Charlie Worsham steps onto the “Mississippi: Where Creativity Blooms” float in the 137th Rose Parade on New Year’s Day, the Grenada native won’t just be singing a song — he’ll be carrying his home state with him down Colorado Boulevard.
By Adam Prestridge on
3 months ago
Extensive repairs, upgrades, and operational changes were carried out across Tallulah’s water treatment and distribution system throughout 2025 as state-appointed operators and contractors worked to stabilize infrastructure, address compliance issues, and restore system functionality.
Weekly reports submitted to the Louisiana Department of Health document work at the water treatment plant, ground storage tanks, elevated water tower, well field, clarifiers, filters, chemical feed systems, and throughout the distribution network.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
3 months ago
Extensive repairs, upgrades, and operational changes were carried out across Tallulah’s water treatment and distribution system throughout 2025 as state-appointed operators and contractors worked to stabilize infrastructure, address compliance issues, and restore system functionality.
Weekly reports submitted to the Louisiana Department of Health document work at the water treatment plant, ground storage tanks, elevated water tower, well field, clarifiers, filters, chemical feed systems, and throughout the distribution network.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
3 months ago
Extensive repairs, upgrades, and operational changes were carried out across Tallulah’s water treatment and distribution system throughout 2025 as state-appointed operators and contractors worked to stabilize infrastructure, address compliance issues, and restore system functionality.
Weekly reports submitted to the Louisiana Department of Health document work at the water treatment plant, ground storage tanks, elevated water tower, well field, clarifiers, filters, chemical feed systems, and throughout the distribution network.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
